Answering the Questions about Autism in Adulthood
Adults on the autism spectrum live in a world that knows very little about them. With their help, researchers hope to change that.
Read MoreGet the latest autism updates from SPARK, including information about genes and ASD research, webinars, and personal stories from our community.
Our ‘genes’ page provides short, easy-to-understand descriptions of genes linked to autism. Under ‘research’, you’ll find the latest updates from SPARK and other autism studies. In our ‘stories’ section, families, scientists and others share their journeys. In our monthly webinars, speakers from the autism community provide useful information for families and people with autism. All are welcome–invitation links are issued in our monthly newsletter. If you have suggestions for webinar topics, please email us at webinars@sparkforautism.org.
Adults on the autism spectrum live in a world that knows very little about them. With their help, researchers hope to change that.
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Read MoreIn this recorded webinar, Dr. Brian Boyd discusses implicit racial bias and how it affects access to services in autism.
Read MoreChildren of color often get fewer autism services. What can parents do to help overcome these disparities?
Read MoreSome children with autism receive fewer services than others, and those differences are often associated with their race, ethnicity, or family income.
Read MoreIn this recorded webinar, Dr. Eileen Crehan discusses sexuality and relationship education for autistic learners and LGBTQ+ youth.
Read MoreWhen it comes to autism, the Lee family is often among the first to try a new program.
Read MoreIn this recorded webinar, Dr. Roger Jou discusses ways of augmenting the social landscape for people of all ages on the spectrum.
Read MoreIs there a link between autism and being born prematurely?
Read MoreHunter came into the world 13 weeks early, a tiny preemie with a big spirit. Now a teen, Hunter, who has autism, continues to astound his family.
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